Tag Archives: Technical University of Munich

Technical University of Munich study reveals killer shrimps role in disappearance of species in Central European rivers

MUNICH, 01-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have discovered that the amphipod crustacean, which is native to the Ponto-Caspian region, is not a true predator and only plays an indirect role in the massive species … Read the full press release

TUM appoints Mathias Pfeil General Conservator of the Bavarian State Office for Monument Conservation as honorary professor

MUNICH, 01-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The Technical University of Munich (TUM) now counts yet another eminent member among its body of professors: Mathias Pfeil, General Conservator of the Bavarian State Office for Monument Conservation, has been appointed as an honorary professor. … Read the full press release

Technical University of Munich scientists studied the metabolism of women with gestational diabetes after giving birth

MUNICH, 22-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — An interdisciplinary team of scientists at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has studied the metabolism of women with gestational diabetes after giving birth. Along with partners at Helmholtz Zentrum München and the German Center for … Read the full press release

Technical University of Munich: Electric car designed and built by the TUfast Eco Team listed as the “Most efficient electric vehicle” by Guinness World Records

MUNICH, 21-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Successful world record attempt: Last Saturday, the electric car designated the “eLi14”, designed and built by the TUfast Eco Team, proved that it is the most economical electric car on the planet. And as a result … Read the full press release

Technical University of Munich (TUM) scientists discovered possible reasons for failure of Alzheimer’s treatment

Agglutinated proteins in the brain, known as amyloid-β plaques, are a key characteristic of Alzheimer’s. One treatment option uses special antibodies to break down these plaques. This approach yielded good results in the animal model, but for reasons that are … Read the full press release

Technical University of Munich scientists explained the molecular mechanism of plant growth

Two growth-promoting groups of substances, or phytohormones, the gibberellins and the brassinosteroids, are used independently of each other for the breeding and production of crop plants. A team of scientists at Technical University of Munich (TUM) has now discovered that … Read the full press release

Technical University of Munich / MAN Study: Cities now blueprinting tomorrow’s mobility

The study “What Cities Want”, completed by the Technical University of Munich and MAN, maps strategies for modern city planning around the world – innovative traffic solutions for the metropolises of the future. 14-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Cities are attracting more … Read the full press release